Police Log
Police Log 07/19/2026
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Police Log: July 18 β 19, 2026
π Bedford Police & Lawrence County Sheriff's Departments
The following report covers local public safety activity from the past 24 hours. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Arrests
- π Jonathan Tyler Amabile (27), Bedford: 300 Block of 18th St β Taken into custody by Bedford Police units at 6:21 PM on July 18 on an active Adult Arrest Warrant.
Bedford Police Department Activity
Overnight & Morning Log (July 17 β 18)
- π 09:26 PM (July 17) β Traffic Violation β 16th St & P St.
- π 09:34 PM (July 17) β Vehicle Theft β 700 Block of R St.
- π£οΈ 10:13 PM (July 17) β Threats β 700 Block of 21st St.
- π€ 10:18 PM (July 17) β Unwanted Person β 500 Block of Bellback Rd (Super 8 Motel).
- π 10:42 PM (July 17) β Disabled Motorist β State Road 37 NB & John Williams Blvd.
- π 10:53 PM (July 17) β Traffic Violation β 700 Block of Lincoln Ave.
- π¨ 11:21 PM (July 17) β Commercial Alarm β 3000 Block of Mitchell Rd (Jackson Mini Mart).
- π΅οΈ 11:37 PM (July 17) β Suspicious Person/Circumstance β 700 Block of 21st St.
- π 11:42 PM (July 17) β Welfare Check β 1400 Block of Hillcrest Rd.
- π 12:41 AM β Traffic Violation / Arrest β 15th St & E St (See Juvenile Arrest).
- π€ 02:22 AM β Agency Assistance β 1100 Block of M St.
- π 03:08 AM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & O St.
- π 03:15 AM β Medical Emergency β 2100 Block of Norton Ln (Majestic Care).
- π 05:08 AM β Parking Problem β 2300 Block of 16th St (Bedford Police Department).
- π 07:25 AM β Medical Emergency β 800 Block of J St.
- π΅οΈ 08:29 AM β Suspicious Person/Circumstance β State Road 37 NB & 29th St.
- π₯ 10:30 AM β Fire Call β 3400 Block of 16th St (Casa Brava).
- π 11:23 AM β Medical Emergency β 2400 Block of Mitchell Rd.
- π€ 12:26 PM β Agency Assistance β 900 Block of Constitution Ave (Quality Inn & Suites).
- π 12:46 PM β Medical Emergency β 500 Block of Q St.
- β οΈ 12:58 PM β Accident-PD (Property Damage) β 1200 Block of 16th St (CVS Pharmacy).
- π΅οΈ 01:12 PM β Suspicious Person/Circumstance β 2000 Block of 29th St.
Afternoon & Evening Log (July 18)
- π 02:07 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Poplar St.
- π 02:16 PM β Physical Fight β 2300 Block of 29th St.
- π 02:32 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Lincoln Ave.
- π 02:35 PM β Welfare Check β 1700 Block of Q St (Thornton Park Pool).
- π 02:50 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
- π 02:54 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Becky Skillman Way.
- π 03:16 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Poplar St.
- π€ 03:28 PM β Off Duty Assist β 5th St & GM Dr.
- π 03:29 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Hillcrest Rd.
- π 03:37 PM β Traffic Violation β 5th St & Bellback Rd.
- π 03:48 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Clinic Dr.
- π 04:17 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & X St.
- π 04:24 PM β Traffic Violation β 2100 Block of 16th St (Pizza Hut).
- π 04:29 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & M St.
- π 04:32 PM β Traffic Violation β State Road 37 NB & Patrick Robbins Way.
- π 04:34 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Hillcrest Rd.
- π 04:41 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Poplar St.
- π 04:39 PM β E911 Transfer β 20 Block of M St.
- π 04:43 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Poplar St.
- π 04:52 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Brian Lane Way.
- π 04:56 PM β Traffic Violation β 2600 Block of 16th St (O'Reilly Auto Parts).
- π 04:56 PM β Medical Emergency β 2600 Block of Q St.
- π 05:11 PM β E911 Investigation β 500 Block of Bellback Rd (Super 8 Motel).
- π 05:16 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & U St.
- π 05:17 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Becky Skillman Way.
- π 05:24 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & R St.
- π 05:27 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Edgewood Dr.
- π 05:41 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Poplar St.
- π 05:45 PM β Drug Activity / Complaint β 3200 Block of John Williams Blvd (Jiffy Lube).
- π 05:50 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
- π 05:57 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Beech St.
- π 06:10 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
- π 06:16 PM β Medical Emergency β 1300 Block of K St (Bedford Housing Authority, Apt 105).
- π 06:20 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & X St.
- π 06:21 PM β Warrant Detail β 300 Block of 18th St (See Amabile Arrest).
- π 06:32 PM β Medical Emergency β 4200 Block of Mitchell Rd.
- π 06:32 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & X St.
- π 06:43 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & T St.
- π 06:51 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
- π 07:14 PM β Medical Emergency β 1100 Block of 17th St (Apt B).
- π 07:14 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
- π 07:18 PM β Traffic Violation β John Williams Blvd & Beech St.
- π 07:35 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Hillcrest Rd.
- π 07:39 PM β Medical Emergency β 1900 Block of Central Ave.
- π 07:57 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & I St.
- π§ 08:10 PM β Juvenile Problem β 2300 Block of T St.
- π 08:23 PM β Medical Emergency β 1300 Block of I St (Apt D).
- π 08:32 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Hillcrest Rd.
- π 08:45 PM β Traffic Violation β 16th St & Becky Skillman Way.
Lawrence County Sheriffβs Department Activity
Morning Log (July 18)
- π 06:09 AM β Battery Call β 90 Block of Moore Ln (Lawrence County Recreational Park, Springville).
- π€ 07:16 AM β Falls β 500 Block of S 9th St (Mitchell).
- π 07:24 AM β Breathing Problem β 800 Block of J St (See Bedford Police 07:25 AM response).
- π€ 07:36 AM β Agency Assist β US Hwy 50 W & SR 60 W (Mitchell).
- π 08:09 AM β Sick Person β 300 Block of Wade St (Mitchell).
- π 09:27 AM β E911 Transfer β N County Rd 1250 W Section.
- π 10:23 AM β Drug Overdose β 200 Block of Greer Ln.
- π 10:30 AM β Information Report β 900 Block of 15th St.
- π₯ 10:32 AM β Controlled Fire β 2200 Block of Williams Rd.
- πΎ 10:38 AM β Animal Control β Sandpit Rd & County Complex Rd.
- β οΈ 10:39 AM β Accident PD β 3900 Block of SR 37 (Marathon Gas, Mitchell).
- π§ 11:15 AM β Traffic Hazard β Williams Rd & Stumphole Bridge Rd (Williams).
- π 11:21 AM β Unknown Medical β 3500 Block of Mitchell Rd (Health Care Center).
- π₯ 12:09 PM β Controlled Fire β 400 Block of SR 37.
Afternoon & Evening Log (July 18)
- π 12:12 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 & Stevens Ln (Mitchell).
- π€ 12:25 PM β Unwanted Person β 9 Block of W Frank St (Mitchell).
- π 12:41 PM β Diabetic Problem β 1200 Block of Elm Park Dr (Mitchell).
- π 12:44 PM β Breathing Problem β 500 Block of Q St.
- π 01:06 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Washboard Rd (SB).
- π 01:29 PM β Traffic Stop β Pioneer Creek Apartments Area (Mitchell).
- π 01:34 PM β Stroke Call β 1200 Block of McFadden Ridge Rd.
- π 01:37 PM β Traffic Stop β Sieboldt Quarry Rd & Maple Run Estates Blvd (Springville).
- π 01:43 PM β Erratic Driver β SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N (SB).
- π 01:51 PM β Sick Person β 1500 Block of SR 60 E (Mitchell).
- π€ 02:43 PM β Citizen Assist β 1400 Block of I St (Lawrence County Jail).
- π§ 02:48 PM β Juvenile Problem β 1500 Block of S Meridian Rd (Mitchell).
- π 03:17 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Washboard Rd.
- π 03:26 PM β Erratic Driver β SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln (SB).
- ποΈ 03:33 PM β Vandalism β US Hwy 50 W (Huron Cemetery Area).
- π 03:34 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 & Yockey Rd (Mitchell Area).
- β οΈ 03:40 PM β Accident PD β 100 Block of Huron Railroad St (Mitchell).
- π 03:45 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Oak Circle Dr.
- π 03:47 PM β Traffic Stop β N Meridian Rd & E Hancock Ave (Mitchell).
- π 03:55 PM β Erratic Driver β SR 37 & Stevens Ln (NB, Mitchell).
- π 04:04 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Oak Circle Dr.
- π 04:17 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln.
- π 04:27 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 54 W & SR 37 N.
- π€ 04:34 PM β Citizen Assist β 1300 Block of Middle Leesville Rd.
- π 04:41 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd.
- π 04:52 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Trogdon Ln.
- π 04:56 PM β Heart Problems β 2600 Block of Q St.
- π 05:04 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & SR 54 W.
- π 05:10 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 54 W & SR 37 N.
- π 05:22 PM β Disabled Motorist β SR 37 N & Patton Hill Rd.
- π 05:23 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Washboard Rd.
- π 05:35 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Washboard Rd.
- π 05:46 PM β Traffic Stop β N Pike Rd & Washboard Rd.
- π 05:59 PM β Traffic Stop β Springville Judah Rd & Morning Side Dr (Springville).
- π₯ 06:00 PM β Controlled Fire β 2600 Block of US Hwy 50 E.
- π€ 06:16 PM β Falls β 1300 Block of K St (Apt 109).
- π 06:30 PM β Unknown Medical β 4200 Block of Mitchell Rd (See Bedford Police 06:32 PM log).
- π 06:56 PM β Traffic Stop β 900 Block of Sieboldt Quarry Rd (Springville).
- π 07:03 PM β Street Fight β W Vine St & S 6th St (Mitchell).
- π₯ 07:05 PM β Controlled Fire β 110 Block of W Grissom Ave (Mitchell).
- π₯ 07:13 PM β Controlled Fire β 1500 Block of Old SR 37 N.
- π 07:14 PM β Unknown Medical β 1100 Block of 17th St (Apt B).
- π 07:33 PM β Traffic Stop β Siebolt Quarry Rd Area (Springville).
- π 07:39 PM β Breathing Problem β 1900 Block of Central Ave.
- π 07:57 PM β Extra Patrol β Camelot Court Avenue Area (Mitchell).
- π 08:04 PM β Traffic Stop β S 9th St & W Grissom Ave (Mitchell).
- π 08:07 PM β Traffic Stop β Siebolt Quarry Rd Area (Springville).
- π 08:15 PM β Traffic Stop β 500 Block of Sieboldt Quarry Rd (Springville).
- π 08:21 PM β Abdominal Pain β 1300 Block of I St (Apt D).
- π 08:25 PM β Traffic Stop β Siebolt Quarry Rd Area (Springville).
- π 08:37 PM β Traffic Stop β Siebolt Quarry Rd Area (Springville).
- π 08:40 PM β Traffic Stop β Doc Hamilton Blvd & SR 37 (Mitchell).
- π 08:47 PM β Traffic Stop β 3900 Block of Old SR 37 N.
- π 08:51 PM β Information Report β 90 Block of Moore Ln (Springville).
- π 08:59 PM β Drug Overdose β 50 Block of TV Tower Rd (Mitchell).
- π 09:08 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & 5th St (North of Bedford).
- π 09:35 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 & Dixie Hwy (Mitchell).
- π 10:17 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 & SR 60 E (Mitchell).
- π€ 10:20 PM β Agency Assist β 200 Block of Diana St (Mitchell).
- π 10:24 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & 16th St.
- π 10:35 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 & Dixie Hwy (Mitchell).
- π€ 10:50 PM β Lift Assist β 5700 Block of SR 158.
- π 10:54 PM β Traffic Stop β 1300 Block of W Main St (Dollar Tree, Mitchell).
- π 10:57 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 & Salt Creek Bridge.
- π 11:19 PM β Traffic Stop β Meridian Rd & Doc Hamilton Blvd (Mitchell).
- π 11:35 PM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & 39th St.
Overnight Log (July 19)
- π£οΈ 12:12 AM β Threats β 300 Block of Dark Hollow Rd.
- π 12:29 AM β Unconsciousness β SR 37 N & John Williams Blvd.
- π€ 12:42 AM β Lift Assist β 200 Block of Indiana Ave (Oolitic).
- π 12:49 AM β Fireworks Call β 300 Block of Liberty Bell St Area.
- π€ 01:51 AM β Falls β 1900 Block of 11th St (Apt 3).
- π 01:53 AM β Chest Pain β 300 Block of W Main St (Mitchell).
- π 01:56 AM β Psych Problem β 500 Block of S 5th St (Mitchell).
- π 01:56 AM β Suspicious Vehicle β 400 Block of Wade St (Mitchell).
- β οΈ 03:13 AM β Accident-LTS β 1400 Block of Harrodsburg Rd (Springville).
- π 04:35 AM β Traffic Stop β SR 37 N & Old SR 37 N.
- π 04:58 AM β Traffic Stop β Doc Hamilton Blvd & SR 37 (Mitchell).
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